Ito Sensei demonstrates gyakute kotegaeshi (逆手小手返し) or “reverse kotegaeshi.” Traditionally, we take kotegaeshi from the top. When you take the wrist from below, you will have to use a reverse grip or gyakute. Aikidoist should know how to take wrist locks from any type of grabbing attack.
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